2 Bike Hitch Rack for 2015 Honda Pilot with 2 inch Hitch

Question:

I have a 2 inch hitch. Only looking for a 2 bike rack. Prefer hanging or tilt back style. Can you recommend a rack? Hollywood seems to have one.

asked by: Kathy

Expert Reply:

The now discontinued Hollywood Racks Commuter part # HR2500 that you referenced was a 2 bike rack that tilts and can be used in a 2 inch hitch like what you have on your 2015 Honda Pilot. This is a great economically priced option but it does lack a couple of the nicer features found on other racks like anti-sway cradles to prevent the bikes from contacting each other when on the road and a hitch lock. It is lighter weight though which is really nice.

On the higher end spectrum of options the Thule Helium Pro 2 part # TH9042PRO has the easiest to use bike frame strap setup, anti-sway cradles, locks for the bikes and the rack, and a really effective anti-rattle/sway device to keep the bike rack really stable in the hitch.

Platform bike racks like the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider part # HR200Z are another great option. These types of racks are generally much easier to load and unload and when not in use they mast can fold down for easy access to the rear cargo area.

expert reply by: Jameson C